On the football front, the U.S.A. has been trending for good reasons in recent years. This shows just how popular the sport is becoming in a country that once shunned it in favour of other competitions.
Today, the U.SA. is home to some of the biggest football stadiums in the world, some of which will host the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Just a year earlier, in the summer of 2025, the country hosted the FIFA Club World Cup, a prestigious club tournament.
As the biggest football showcase returns to America in 2026, the country's biggest stadiums have become a focal point. The U.S.A. will host the 2026 World Cup alongside Mexico and Canada.
With that in mind, Football Ground Guide presents you the 10 biggest soccer-specific stadiums in the U.S.A.
Top 10 biggest football (soccer) specific stadiums in the USA
10. Q2 Stadium
Location: Austin, Texas
Opened: June 16, 2021
Capacity: 20,738
Q2 Stadium is a newly built facility in Austin, Texas. Austin FC. The club was founded in 2018. The overall construction cost of the stadium was around $260 million.
The stadium has hosted seven men’s and women’s international matches. This includes the Women’s International Friendly between the United States and Nigeria, the first event to take place at Q2 Stadium.
Recent matches at the stadium include the United States Men’s National Team's 3-0 victory against Trinidad and Tobago in a 2023-24 CONCACAF Nations League match.
In 2024, the Q2 stadium hosted two matches in the Copa America, organised by CONMEBOL and CONCACAF. On 30 June 2024, Jamaica lost 3-0 against Venezuela. Two days later, Costa Rica defeated Paraguay 2-1.
9. BMO Stadium
Location: Los Angeles, California
Opened: April 18, 2018
Capacity: 22,000
BMO Stadium is the home of MLS side Los Angeles FC and NWSL outfit Angel City FC. The stadium is close to the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum and is the first open-air stadium built in Los Angeles since 1962.
Naming rights for the stadium were given to the Banc of California from 2016 to the start of 2023. However, in 2023, naming rights switched to the Bank of Montreal (BMO).
Club and international friendlies have been held at the ground as well as CONCACAF Champions League matches. In 2021, BMO Stadium hosted the MLS All-Stars match. MLS All-Stars beat the Liga MX All-Stars 3-2 on penalties in front of 21,000 people.
Although the stadium was built for football, BMO Stadium has hosted a variety of other sporting events, including Lacrosse and Boxing.
BMO Stadium will also be one of the host venues for the 2028 Summer Olympics held in Los Angeles. The stadium will host men’s and women’s football games, as well as track and field events.
8. Shell Energy Stadium
Location: Houston, Texas
Opened: May 12, 2012
Capacity: 22,039
Shell Energy Stadium is the home of the Houston Dynamo of the MLS and the NWSL club Houston Dash. Previously, the stadium had been named the BBVA Compass Stadium, BBVA Stadium and PNC Stadium. On January 17, 2023, Shell Energy signed an agreement to gain the stadium’s naming rights.
The open-air stadium has hosted CONCACAF Men’s Gold Cup and the 2024 CONCACAF Women’s Gold Cup, along with matches for the USA women’s team.
The stadium has also hosted other sporting events, including Rugby Union, Gaelic football and college football.
Shortly after acquiring naming rights, Shell Energy announced its plans to reduce carbon emissions and increase renewable energy across the stadium, including significant improvements to the stadium’s LED lighting.
7. CityPark
Location: St Louis, Missouri
Opened: November 16, 2022
Capacity: 22,423
CityPark is a newly built stadium in St. Louis, Missouri. It is home to St. Louis City SC, who play in the MLS. The overall construction cost of the stadium was $457.8 million.
Originally, the stadium was called the Centene Stadium. However, on October 25, 2022, Centene Corporation abandoned the naming rights deal. Since then, the stadium has been called CityPark.
CityPark has hosted women’s and men’s international friendlies and was also the venue for two group-stage matches in the 2023 CONCACAF Gold Cup.
The first match held at the stadium was contested between St. Louis CITY2, the reserve team of St. Louis City, and Bayer 04 Leverkusen on November 16, 2022. Leverkusen ran out as comfortable 3-0 winners in front of a capacity crowd.
6. Red Bull Arena
Location: Harrison, New Jersey
Opened: March 20, 2010
Capacity: 25,000
Since 2010, the New York Red Bulls of the MLS have played their home matches at Red Bull Arena. The venue is also home to NJ/NY Gotham FC, an NWSL side.
The first match at the stadium saw the New York Red Bulls defeat Brazilian team Santos FC 3-1 in front of 25,000 fans.
Since its inauguration, Red Bull Arena has hosted high-profile football clubs from across the world. In 2011, the arena hosted the MLS All-Star match, where the All-Star team lost 4-0 to Manchester United.
New York Red Bulls have also hosted teams such as Arsenal, Chelsea, A.S. Roma and FC Barcelona in pre-season friendlies.
Red Bull Arena has also hosted Rugby Union, American football and Lacrosse matches.
5. Providence Park
Location: Portland, Oregon
Opened: October 9, 1926
Capacity: 25,218
Providence Park is the oldest stadium on this list, having officially opened in 1926. It was originally used by the Multnomah Athletic Club, beginning in 1893. In 1926, the stadium was fully constructed with stands and seating in place.
Portland Timbers and Portland Thorns use Providence Park for their home matches in the MLS and NWSL, respectively.
Additionally, Providence Park has hosted important international and club matches, including the FIFA Women’s World Cup in 1999 and 2003. Others include the 2013 CONCACAF Gold Cup.
In the 2003 Women’s World Cup, Providence Park was the venue for both semi-final matches, where Germany and Sweden went through to the final.
The stadium also hosted the MLS All-Stars game in 2014, which saw the MLS All-Stars beat Pep Guardiola’s Bayern Munich 2-1.
There have been various renovation projects to the ground since 1956, when additional seats were constructed across the ground. Since then, renovation projects have taken place in 1982, 2001, 2011 and 2019.
Most recently, in 2019, after an $85 million investment, East End was expanded with the addition of around 4,000 seats.
4. Inter&Co Stadium
Location: Orlando, Florida
Opened: February 24, 2017
Capacity: 25,500
Inter&Co Stadium is another new stadium in the U.S.A. and is the home to MLS team Orlando City, as well as Orlando Pride of the NWSL. Orlando City funded the project to the tune of around $155 million.
The first game at the stadium saw Orlando City defeat New York City 1-0 on March 5, 2017, thanks to a goal from Cyle Larin in front of a capacity crowd.
Inter&Co Stadium hosted the Copa America matches in June 2024. The two games that took place at the ground were Bolivia vs Panama and Chile vs Canada.
The US Women’s National Team (USWNT) have played eight games at Exploria Stadium, winning all eight and conceding zero goals.
It is also worth noting that the stadium was the first in North America to feature a safe-standing section for supporters, which is nicknamed “The Wall”.
3. TQL Stadium
Location: Cincinnati, Ohio
Opened: May 16, 2021
Capacity: 26,000
Opened on May 16, 2021, TQL Stadium is the home of FC Cincinnati of the MLS. FC Cincinnati were founded in 2015. They played their first MLS game in 2019.
The overall construction cost to build the stadium was $250 million, and the opening game saw FC Cincinnati lose 3-2 at home to Inter Miami, following a brace from legendary striker Gonzalo Higuaín.
Allianz Arena inspired the design of TQL Stadium. Before it was opened in May 2021, TQL said: “The stadium features first-in-the-world lighting technology powered by 2.7 miles of LED lights.”
Only six men’s and women’s international matches have been held at TQL Stadium. The USWNT beat Paraguay and South Africa 8-0 and 3-0, respectively, at this ground. Meanwhile, the men’s team have defeated Mexico, Morocco and Canada at TQL Stadium.
On May 15, 2022, TQL Stadium also hosted a concert featuring the English band called ‘The Who’, which saw 16,988 people attend.
In 2025, TQL Stadium hosted several FIFA Club World Cup games. However, it is not among the venues that will be used during the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
2. Dignity Health Sports Park
Location: Carson, California
Opened: June 1, 2003
Capacity: 27,000
Formerly known as the Home Depot Centre and StubHub Centre due to sponsorship reasons, Dignity Health Sports Park is the second-oldest stadium on this list. The stadium was privately funded at a construction cost of $150 million on the California State University campus.
LA Galaxy played their home matches here. It was also the home of Chivas USA of the MLS between 2005 and 2014. However, the club dissolved in 2014.
The first event that took place at the stadium was not a football match. Instead, the Home Depot Track and Field Invitational took place on June 1, 2003, as the inaugural event. Six days later, the first football match was played as the LA Galaxy beat the Colorado Rapids 2-0.
Dignity Health Sports Park was the venue for the 2003 FIFA Women’s World Cup final when Germany beat Sweden 1-0 after extra time. The stadium has held various men’s and women’s international matches as well as CONCACAF Women’s Gold Cup.
Other sporting facilities located on the Dignity Health Sports Park site include a tennis court with a capacity of 8,000, a track and field venue and an indoor Velodrome.
1. Geodis Park
Location: Nashville, Tennessee
Opened: May 1, 2022
Capacity: 30,000
The largest football-specific stadium in the USA, Geodis Park, is the home of MLS club Nashville SC. Nashville SC drew 1-1 with Philadelphia Union in the first match at the stadium on May 1, 2022.
Geodis Park was originally named Nashville Fairgrounds Stadium and Nashville SC Stadium in pre-construction plans. However, they decided on Geodis Park when the stadium officially opened.
A key feature of the stadium’s design was to keep the fans as close to the pitch as possible. Fans in the last row of each stand are only 150 feet away from the touchline.
Geodis Park has hosted three international matches so far, including the US men's team against Ghana and the US women's team against Japan.
The ground has also hosted concerts, with the first taking place on June 7, 2023, as Shania Twain performed in front of 27,707 people. Guns N’ Roses and Pink have also performed at Geodis Park.
Geodis Park hosted several matches during the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup, especially group-stage matches. Unfortunately, there will be no 2026 World Cup matches at the venue.
New stadiums under construction
There are two stadiums currently under construction in the U.S.A. AND whose proposed capacities mean they will make it to this list.
Inter Miami CF and New York City are currently building stadiums with a proposed capacity of at least 25,000.
New York City’s new stadium, currently named New York City FC Stadium, is scheduled to open in 2027. New York City are currently playing their home matches at Yankee Stadium.
They have also used other grounds, such as Citi Field and Red Bull Arena, for certain games due to various stadium requirements for competitions like the CONCACAF Champions League.
The aim is to move into a football-specific stadium where the club can play their home matches all year round without restrictions.
Miami Freedom Park – what you need to know
The New Inter Miami stadium will have a capacity of 25,000. However, it will not be just a venue for football lovers who reside in Miami, Florida.
Miami Freedom Park will be a significant recreational facility in the city, spanning 58 acres. It will feature public parks, a technology hub, shops, restaurants, and green spaces. This development was well-received by city residents, receiving an approval rating of at least 60% during the 2019 referendum.
The project is expected to create at least 15,000 jobs and is projected to generate $40 million in revenue for the city. As a privately funded project, no public funds are being used to construct the Miami Freedom Park. Most importantly, it will be the largest park in the city of Miami.
Inter Miami CF are hoping to open Miami Freedom Park in 2026. The new stadium is close to Miami International Airport.
New York City FC stadium (Etihad Park)
Etihad Park is the future home of New York City FC, a football club that plays in Major League Soccer. For an estimated cost of $780 million, it will become one of the most expensive stadiums in the world.
The ground for this mega structure was broken on 4 December 2024, with the Etihad Park set to be opened in 2027, one year after Miami Freedom Park becomes operational. Etihad Airways, who are the current New York City F.C. kit sponsors, reserves the naming rights for the new venue under a 20-year arrangement.
Most importantly, the Etihad Park will have a seating capacity of 25,000.